[quote=northparkbuyer]
I have heard about people using Skype for free on a Wi-Fi enabled device, like the iPod Touch. That is something I would consider, because it’s free and I can make outgoing calls, but I can’t be called/hassled. But that’s about as close as I can see myself coming to carrying a mobile phone.[/quote]

Skype is free, but unfortunately, free wi-fi is becoming more and more rare. The days when you could park outside a hotel or a Starbucks and get a free connection are pretty much gone.

A good alternative is a pay-as-you-go phone, and just don’t give the number out.